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12/23/20

2020 Was The Year Black People Saved Everyone, Including Themselves

The movement for Black lives gained a resurgence in 2020 after the police killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis. From June onward, protests against systemic racism became more momentous and prevalent than America had seen in decades.

11/11/20

Ex-Cop Charged In Breonna Taylor’s Case Accused Of Sexual Assault In New Lawsuit

The lawsuit accuses Brett Hankison, who was involved in Breonna Taylor’s death, of assault and battery. It also alleges that members of the Louisville Metro Police Department including former Chief Steve Conrad, knew of Hankison’s conduct but never reported or investigated it.

10/21/20

Grand Juror In Breonna Taylor Case Said Jury Wasn’t Given Option Of Homicide Charges

The juror’s statement followed a judge’s ruling saying the grand jury could speak freely about the case.

09/30/20

Kentucky AG To Release Grand Jury Tapes In Breonna Taylor Case On Friday

AG Daniel Cameron also revealed this week that he never recommended homicide charges in Taylor’s case.

09/25/20

“You Can't Fathom The Emotions": Jacob Blake’s Father Speaks Alongside Breonna Taylor’s Family

Blake joined attorney Ben Crump and the family of 26-year-old EMT Breonna Taylor, who was shot and killed by police, to demand justice and the release of jury transcripts. The jury did not charge any officers for killing Taylor.

09/24/20

Protesters Outraged Nationwide After Jury Says No Cops Charged With Killing Breonna Taylor

People around the country took to the streets Wednesday after a grand jury indicted only one officer involved in Taylor’s death for shooting into a neighboring apartment the night Taylor was killed.

09/23/20

One Ex-Cop Charged In Breonna Taylor’s Case, But Not Her Killing, Grand Jury Announces

The city of Louisville and its police department declared states of emergency this week in anticipation of “potential unrest” over the AG’s decision.

09/21/20

Regina King Urges Americans To Vote During Emmy Acceptance

The actor accepted the award for outstanding lead actress while wearing a shirt that displayed Breonna Taylor’s face and the words “SAY HER NAME.”

09/15/20

Breonna Taylor's Family Settles Wrongful Death Lawsuit For $12 Million With Louisville

No officers involved in Taylor’s death have faced charges. During a press conference Tuesday, attorney Ben Crump said: "We still are demanding that against the police officers that murdered Breonna Taylor."

08/26/20

At Least 68 People Arrested At Protest Demanding Justice For Breonna Taylor

During the large protest, crowds marched from South Central Park to the Louisville Metro Police Training Academy, then continued to a racetrack where some initiated a sit-in.

08/24/20

Amy Sherald, Artist Behind Michelle Obama’s Portrait, Creates Breonna Taylor Painting

The powerful portrait will appear on the September issue of Vanity Fair.

08/19/20

LeBron James, Lakers Wear MAGA-Like Hats Demanding Justice For Breonna Taylor

The phrase “Make America Great Again” was still present on the hats, but the words “Great Again” were crossed out and replaced with “Arrest The Cops Who Killed Breonna Taylor.”